How to Take Care of Your Beverage Dispenser
Beverage dispensers can be very expensive.
The high-end models and those that run on electricity could cost thousands of dollars, so it is important to maintain the quality and function of the dispenser.
Even cheaper dispensers need to be properly maintained, too, since they still serve the same purpose as their pricier counterparts.
Refrigerated beverage dispensers, which are the ones that need to be plugged to work and are commonly seen in restaurants, need to be cleaned constantly.
It is suggested that these kinds of dispensers be cleaned every four to six weeks using a simple bleach solution.
This method of cleaning can be used for other types of beverage dispensers.
Simply mix one tablespoon of bleach to every gallon of water you will use.
Wear rubber gloves to protect your skin, and with a sponge or a scrub cloth, wash the dispenser using the bleach solution.
Leave it for five minutes, and then rinse the dispenser at least four times under hot or tap water to get rid of the bleach on the surface.
Make sure that there is no bleach residue on the dispenser since this can be toxic when mixed with drinks.
Don't forget to clean the valves and spigots, too.
Use a thin bristle brush or a stick wrapped with cloth in case you can't reach the tight spots.
Insulated and non-insulated beverage dispensers are easier to clean than refrigerated beverage dispensers since they don't have any electrical or mechanical parts.
Some models are dishwasher-safe, but just to make sure that the dispenser is thoroughly cleaned, do it by hand now and then.
Since you can't wet certain parts of electrical beverage dispensers, you can clean it with a clean soft cloth instead.
Make sure that the dispenser is unplugged so that you don't accidentally electrocute yourself.
Do not attempt to take apart the pieces or parts when you do not know what they are or how you can piece them back together.
If you see that there are damages in the refrigerated beverage dispenser, consult a professional.
If it cannot be fixed, get a new dispenser instead.
It will save you the trouble of dealing with wrongly mixed drinks and other technical problems.
When using the beverage dispenser during a party, see to it that it is placed somewhere safe.
It should not be precariously sitting at the edge of a table where it can fall on children or elders.
Everyone should be able to access it, but not move it around too much to avoid accidents.
Try not to dent or scratch the beverage dispensers too much.
The dispensers that are made of plastic or some other soft material will inevitably show signs of wear, but it is always a good idea to protect the surface to you can use the dispenser for a long time.
Like all other kitchen appliances and hardware, beverage dispensers need to be taken care of.
As a general rule, anything that deals with the service of food and drinks has to be sanitary and safe.
The high-end models and those that run on electricity could cost thousands of dollars, so it is important to maintain the quality and function of the dispenser.
Even cheaper dispensers need to be properly maintained, too, since they still serve the same purpose as their pricier counterparts.
Refrigerated beverage dispensers, which are the ones that need to be plugged to work and are commonly seen in restaurants, need to be cleaned constantly.
It is suggested that these kinds of dispensers be cleaned every four to six weeks using a simple bleach solution.
This method of cleaning can be used for other types of beverage dispensers.
Simply mix one tablespoon of bleach to every gallon of water you will use.
Wear rubber gloves to protect your skin, and with a sponge or a scrub cloth, wash the dispenser using the bleach solution.
Leave it for five minutes, and then rinse the dispenser at least four times under hot or tap water to get rid of the bleach on the surface.
Make sure that there is no bleach residue on the dispenser since this can be toxic when mixed with drinks.
Don't forget to clean the valves and spigots, too.
Use a thin bristle brush or a stick wrapped with cloth in case you can't reach the tight spots.
Insulated and non-insulated beverage dispensers are easier to clean than refrigerated beverage dispensers since they don't have any electrical or mechanical parts.
Some models are dishwasher-safe, but just to make sure that the dispenser is thoroughly cleaned, do it by hand now and then.
Since you can't wet certain parts of electrical beverage dispensers, you can clean it with a clean soft cloth instead.
Make sure that the dispenser is unplugged so that you don't accidentally electrocute yourself.
Do not attempt to take apart the pieces or parts when you do not know what they are or how you can piece them back together.
If you see that there are damages in the refrigerated beverage dispenser, consult a professional.
If it cannot be fixed, get a new dispenser instead.
It will save you the trouble of dealing with wrongly mixed drinks and other technical problems.
When using the beverage dispenser during a party, see to it that it is placed somewhere safe.
It should not be precariously sitting at the edge of a table where it can fall on children or elders.
Everyone should be able to access it, but not move it around too much to avoid accidents.
Try not to dent or scratch the beverage dispensers too much.
The dispensers that are made of plastic or some other soft material will inevitably show signs of wear, but it is always a good idea to protect the surface to you can use the dispenser for a long time.
Like all other kitchen appliances and hardware, beverage dispensers need to be taken care of.
As a general rule, anything that deals with the service of food and drinks has to be sanitary and safe.